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The Centre for Water and Environmental Research (ZWU)
Established in 2003, the ZWU is an inter- and transdisciplinary research centre at the University of Duisburg-Essen (UDE), dedicated to innovative environmental research focussing primarily on biodiversity, the urban water cycle and water quality.
Strategic research area water research
The ZWU coordinates the University´s strategic research area "water research" by pooling the experience and resources from scientists and experts in water and environmental research from the UDE, the University Alliance Ruhr (UAR) and the region to improve interdisciplinary collaboration.
More about the strategic research area water research
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Invitation ZWU General Assembly 2025
We warmly invite all members to participate free of charge and would also be delighted to include your input in shaping the program.
Feel free to reach out if you would like to present a project, your research group/institution, or an idea.
We look forward to your participation and to engaging exchange!
Latest ZWU News
2025-04-23
Research, NetworkWhy I do Research Nazmun Nahar
Protecting the environment more effectively
2025-03-10
Research, NetworkAlgae May Help Clean Chemical-Polluted Water
Algae-Powered Water Purification
2025-03-05
Research, NetworkCongratulations!
Photo from the UDE as the new cover of 2025 ISME Communications
2025-01-30
Forschung,Zur PersonWhy I do Research: Shaista Khaliq
At the Intersection of Instrumental Chemistry and Biology
2025-01-24
Forschung,PresseinfoCollaboration with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Unlocking Algae Biomolecule Production at Berkeley’s Synchrotron
ZWU Events
July 10 & 11, 2025 ZWU General Assembly
All members will receive further information via email!
Events
The strategic research area coordinated by the ZWU
Under the leadership of the ZWU, the strategic research area is dedicated to the sustainable use of water as a global resource and the protection of water bodies and their biodiversity.
Water Graduate School
The Water Graduate School (WGS) is a strategic career development platform providing individual support and advancement to early career researcher in the field of water research.
German Society for Membrane Technology (DGMT) e.V.
The office of the German Society for Membrane Technology (DGMT) e.V. is located at the ZWU. For more information on the DGMT please visit the DGMT website.
Water Science Alliance (WSA) e.V.
The office of the Water Science Alliance (WSA) e.V. is located at the ZWU. For more information on the WSA please visit the WSA website.